Not actual test here, but have been told by Badlands that you're good down to about 1,600 fps with the improved hollow-point/tip combo. I would love to see a gel test in the 1,600 - 1,800 fps range.
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Trigger24
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Are those 205s?
Trigger24
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I believe these are the 150gr, cause they're easier to stop. The 205gr may open a little more at low velocity due to the thinner ogive. But trying to get a 205 to stop in 2 gels could be a challenge.
Trigger24
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The only other difference is on the Super Bulldozer we drill the hollow point .025" deeper, just so that we can get the broach in another .025". The deeper you broach them, the better they open. Unfortunately you can only broach so deep. Once the chips start piling up at the back of the hole you can't push the broach anymore.
Any data with the 125 in a PRC yet?
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Or how about the 135 in the prc?
codyadams
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Got some updates on the 140 .277 in a 19" .270 Sherman (standard Sherman, modified .270 win case)
19" 8 twist Mcgowen barrel w/supressor
Formed Norma brass
CCI 200 primer
3.500 OAL (Max mag length) which is a .077" jump
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As you can see, there is a massively wide node around 3100 fps, for a 1.2 grain spread there is a 17 fps e.s., so I loaded up 63.5 grains. That entire spread also grouped around 4" at 600 yards on the ladder. Also, 64.3 had the very first signs of pressure, faint ejector mark, but no bolt lift yet. This was shot at 78° f. With a .333 G7 at 3100 fps, this load is doing pretty fantastic and should work great. Will get on game performance on a few speed goats this fall!
19" 8 twist Mcgowen barrel w/supressor
Formed Norma brass
CCI 200 primer
3.500 OAL (Max mag length) which is a .077" jump
Reloder 26
As you can see, there is a massively wide node around 3100 fps, for a 1.2 grain spread there is a 17 fps e.s., so I loaded up 63.5 grains. That entire spread also grouped around 4" at 600 yards on the ladder. Also, 64.3 had the very first signs of pressure, faint ejector mark, but no bolt lift yet. This was shot at 78° f. With a .333 G7 at 3100 fps, this load is doing pretty fantastic and should work great. Will get on game performance on a few speed goats this fall!
Hey Rich. Kicking around the 150gn BD2's in my 7 Max when it gets finished. Any idea of the velocities achievable or anyone with experience running these in one of your 7mm cartridges?
codyadams
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Haven't ran any 7mm's, but the last post is of a .277 140 bullet, should give you an idea.
Smokin fast and in a 19" barrel too. That's gonna be a bad day for them goats
Dang you Cody, now I need to try that on my .270 AI with 30" Lilja 1:8" barrel.
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codyadams
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We were estimating around 3250+ in my cousins 25.5" 270 Sherman, but want to wait to try them until he gets his Peterson brass. In a 30 inch .270 ai......that will be fast!! Pronghorn and mulie rail gun for sureDang you Cody, now I need to try that on my .270 AI with 30" Lilja 1:8" barrel.
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